My battle plan has been to clear the spares box and also complete the establishments of wargame units. The problem with this is that painting single figures is a very tedious process. But it has been a successful undertaking.
My Liverpool Scottish have increased to twelve figures on foot, and a mounted officer. These are converted plastic Heralds with home-cast heads and rifles.
I completed a Soviet LMG team. One of the figures was 1/35 scale, but the head and weapon looked too small and feeble. Decided to add a metal head and construct a metal LMG. Looks much better now, and appears to be the same scale as the Airfix Soviet.
Two spare 8th army figures have been converted into a 'National Army of India' Bren gun team. So these will be fighting on the side of the Japanese.
In my spares box was this Lone Star stretcher bearer, Will be seeking another.
A Timpo 1960s plastic Tommy is ready for active service.
My London Scottish battalion, in their distinctive hodden-grey uniform, is now eleven figures strong.
Your Liverpool Scottish are amazing Michael, so detailed and beautiful! Thank you for the reference to Basil Rathbone! I've always loved him as an actor, but you've prompted me to delve into his background. What a life! A very special person and a true hero to be sure!
ReplyDeleteThank you Brad, I love many of the old movie stars. Shame that BR is now only known for his wartime Holmes portrayal. he was a great character actor, and could portray a hero or the villain. Interesting to know he constructed his own camouflage outfit during WW1.
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Great work, as usual.
ReplyDeleteThanks Q. I am getting through the painting projects, but it's too hot to stage wargames, the garden work must take priority.
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